1st and 2nd Grade Activities : Page 22

Make cards this May Day celebrating the arrival of springtime.

In this arts and crafts activity, you can make fun bracelets using just a handful of buttons and some elastic cord. And it's a counting game, too!

Use painted pasta to create your very own ancient Egyptian necklace.

Make the world's simplest tutu. Don't worry if you aren't good with a needle--putting this no-sew tutu together is as easy as tying your shoe!

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

Bring the rich history of Thanksgiving to life with a quirky and sweet paper plate craft.

Help you child learn the colors of the rainbow and paint them in order by making a beautiful rainbow pot.

Invite your first grader to play with his food! He will improve his fine motor skills as he creates zany edible art!

Even the birds need to get out of the rain during the winter months. Help your child help nature and fill a lazy afternoon with this easy, cute craft.

This turkey hand activity will help your child practice patterns and number recognition, key concepts that she'll encounter throughout your child's academic career.

Unleash your child's imagination by inviting them to create a tall tale set in their own hometown.

Button art gets your child to make a pretty silhouette out of buttons. Make button art on Valentine's Day and any craft-filled day you'd like.

Satisfy your child's love of the game with a paper project starring his favorite pigskin!

Bird watching is a fun way for kids to learn about Mother Nature. Make a bird feeder, a bird house, and binoculars and you can attract birds and watch them!

There are a lot of ways to make decorative wreaths. This wreath uses cloth and egg carton flowers!

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Here's an authentic writing task that is perfect for Earth Day, or any day! In this activity, your child's pen becomes an instrument of planetary importance.

This Mother's Day, help your child practice math measurement skills with this "mom" recipe card.

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child the helpful strategy of adding quickly to 10 in this fun and easy-to-make card game!

Give your first grader reading and writing practice with this fun, practical postcard that will also help with spelling strategies.

A hands-on guessing game that teaches kids to recognize different coins. First graders will learn their money and their math at the same time!

This nature craft is a great way for your child to learn about the fall season and make a festive decoration to display in your home.

Enchant your garden with flower fairies and let their beauty bloom with this charming fairy craft.

Here's an wholesome arts and crafts activity for your kid: create awesome handmade apple note cards with just some paint and blank paper!

Transfer your child's artwork onto clothing using an iron-on transfer. It's easier than it sounds, and your child will love wearing his artwork!

Stock up on the colorful jelly beans available around Easter and put them to work in a piece of jelly bean art!

Help your fourth grade scientist practice measurement, and make a scrumptious, healthy summer cheesecake in the process!

Create a special Father’s Day surprise by planning and mapping a hike around the neighborhood!

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

Your first grader will love feeding his favorite winged creatures with these tasty Christmas "cookies" for birds!